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- Apple Wallet Car Key Support Could Expand to Lucid, Xiaomi Vehiclesby Aminu Abdullahi on July 10, 2026 at 6:25 pm
iOS 27 beta code hints that Lucid and Xiaomi vehicles could gain Apple Car Key support, though compatible models and launch timing remain unconfirmed. The post Apple Wallet Car Key Support Could Expand to Lucid, Xiaomi Vehicles appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple’s iPhone Air 2 Could Get a Major Battery Upgradeby Aminu Abdullahi on July 10, 2026 at 4:00 pm
The iPhone Air 2 could gain a larger battery, an A20 chip, and a second camera as Apple reportedly works to improve endurance without adding bulk. The post Apple’s iPhone Air 2 Could Get a Major Battery Upgrade appeared first on TechRepublic.
- New York Bans Smart Glasses Across 1,240 Courtsby Kezia Jungco on July 10, 2026 at 3:34 pm
New York will ban Meta and other smart glasses from all 1,240 state courts starting July 20 over privacy and recording concerns. The post New York Bans Smart Glasses Across 1,240 Courts appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide: Everything We Know So Farby Liz Ticong on July 10, 2026 at 3:05 pm
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide rumors cover its design, specs, cameras, price, and possible release date ahead of Galaxy Unpacked on July 22 in London, UK. The post Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide: Everything We Know So Far appeared first on TechRepublic.
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: New Battery May Make It Apple’s Heaviest in Yearsby Aminu Abdullahi on July 10, 2026 at 2:26 pm
The iPhone 18 Pro Max could become thicker and heavier as Apple reportedly plans a larger battery and upgraded cooling system. The post iPhone 18 Pro Max: New Battery May Make It Apple’s Heaviest in Years appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Meta’s Custom AI Chip Timeline Just Got More Interestingby David Curry on July 9, 2026 at 9:10 pm
Meta reportedly plans to deploy its fourth custom AI chip by September as it looks to cut AI costs and reduce reliance on Nvidia and AMD. The post Meta’s Custom AI Chip Timeline Just Got More Interesting appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Google Pixel 11: Pricing Leak Reveals Bigger Storage, Higher Costsby Aminu Abdullahi on July 9, 2026 at 8:43 pm
A Pixel 11 pricing leak suggests Google may drop 128GB storage and start all models at 256GB, potentially raising entry prices. The post Google Pixel 11: Pricing Leak Reveals Bigger Storage, Higher Costs appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Meta AI Data Center Linked to Rare Bacteria Water Scareby Liz Ticong on July 9, 2026 at 4:05 pm
Meta’s Cheyenne AI data center project was linked to the presence of rare bacteria in reclaimed irrigation water, adding scrutiny to local data center wastewater rules. The post Meta AI Data Center Linked to Rare Bacteria Water Scare appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Google’s $3 ChromeOS Flex USB Kit: What to Know Before Installingby Kezia Jungco on July 9, 2026 at 3:35 pm
Google’s $3 ChromeOS Flex Kit is back after selling out. Here’s who should use it, who should skip it, and what to check first. The post Google’s $3 ChromeOS Flex USB Kit: What to Know Before Installing appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Best Cash Registers for Small Business in 2026by Agatha Aviso on July 9, 2026 at 5:00 am
I compared the best cash registers for small businesses, including POS systems and electronic cash registers (ECRs), based on pricing, payment processing, inventory tools, and ease of use. The post Best Cash Registers for Small Business in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Smartwatch Blood Sugar Alerts: 5 Settings That Make Readings Easier to Seeby Liz Ticong on July 8, 2026 at 8:55 pm
Check the settings on Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch, Pixel Watch, Huawei Watch, and Garmin that can affect glucose alerts, visibility, and context. The post Smartwatch Blood Sugar Alerts: 5 Settings That Make Readings Easier to See appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple’s Foldable iPhone Timeline: Mass Production Reportedly Underwayby Aminu Abdullahi on July 8, 2026 at 8:26 pm
Apple’s first foldable iPhone reportedly remains on schedule, though questions remain over launch timing, retail availability, and early supply. The post Apple’s Foldable iPhone Timeline: Mass Production Reportedly Underway appeared first on TechRepublic.
- AI Boom Could Make Cheap Android Phones More Expensiveby Aminu Abdullahi on July 8, 2026 at 7:53 pm
Rising DRAM and NAND prices are forcing Android phone makers to cut specs, raise prices, and rethink budget smartphones, according to Omdia. The post AI Boom Could Make Cheap Android Phones More Expensive appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Samsung Plans Floating Data Center Launch by 2028by Aminu Abdullahi on July 8, 2026 at 5:29 pm
Samsung Heavy Industries plans to commercialize a floating AI data center by 2028 as power, land, and cooling constraints squeeze AI infrastructure. The post Samsung Plans Floating Data Center Launch by 2028 appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro Leak Points to Exynos Split for Global Buyersby TechRepublic Staff on July 8, 2026 at 12:23 pm
A leaked regional chip split could make Samsung’s rumored Galaxy S27 Pro a more complicated choice for global IT teams standardizing corporate mobile fleets. The post Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro Leak Points to Exynos Split for Global Buyers appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple Extends Broadcom Deal Through 2031: What It Means for AIby David Curry on July 7, 2026 at 8:51 pm
Apple and Broadcom extended their chip partnership through 2031 as AI hardware demand raises pressure on suppliers, pricing, and device costs. The post Apple Extends Broadcom Deal Through 2031: What It Means for AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Pixel 6 Android Kernel Upgrade Exclusion Explained for Ownersby TechRepublic Staff on July 7, 2026 at 8:18 pm
Pixel 6 may miss Google’s next Android kernel upgrade, but security patches and Android 17 are still expected through October 2026. The post Pixel 6 Android Kernel Upgrade Exclusion Explained for Owners appeared first on TechRepublic.
- AI Data Centers Face a Networking Bottleneck as GPU Clusters Growby TechRepublic Staff on July 7, 2026 at 3:47 pm
AI data centers are running into a network bottleneck as GPU clusters expand. For infrastructure teams, fabric design, congestion control, and interoperability now matter as much as power, cooling, and accelerator supply. The post AI Data Centers Face a Networking Bottleneck as GPU Clusters Grow appeared first on TechRepublic.
- AI Data Centers Face a Networking Bottleneck as GPU Clusters Growby TechRepublic Staff on July 7, 2026 at 3:47 pm
AI data centers are running into a network bottleneck as GPU clusters expand. For infrastructure teams, fabric design, congestion control, and interoperability now matter as much as power, cooling, and accelerator supply. The post AI Data Centers Face a Networking Bottleneck as GPU Clusters Grow appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Your Data, Always Within Reach – 2TB of Lifetime Cloud Storage Is $59by TechRepublic Academy on July 7, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Say goodbye to recurring fees and complicated systems with FileJump’s straightforward and secure cloud storage platform — with lifetime access to your files. The post Your Data, Always Within Reach – 2TB of Lifetime Cloud Storage Is $59 appeared first on TechRepublic.